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TC63 Hardware Interface Description
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TC63_HD_V00.432 Page 64 of 97 11.05.2005
4.3 Antenna Connector
TC63 uses an ultra-miniature SMT antenna connector supplied
from Hirose Ltd. The product name is:
U.FL-R-SMT
The position of the antenna connector on the TC63 board can be
seen in Figure 35.
Figure 29: Mechanical dimensions of U.FL-R-SMT connector
Table 12: Product specifications of U.FL-R-SMT connector
Item Specification Conditions
Ratings
Nominal impedance
50Ω
Rated frequency DC to 3GHz
Operating temp:-40°C to + 90°C
Operating humidity: max. 90%
Mechanical characteristics
Female contact holding
force
0.15N min
Measured with a ∅ 0.475 pin
gauge
Repetitive operation Contact resistance:
Center 25mΩ
Outside 15mΩ
30 cycles of insertion and
disengagement
Vibration No momentary disconnections of
1µs;
No damage, cracks and looseness
of parts
Frequency of 10 to 100Hz, single
amplitude of 1.5mm, acceleration
of 59m/s
2
, for 5 cycles in the
direction of each of the 3 axes
Shock No momentary disconnections of
1µs.
No damage, cracks and looseness
of parts.
Acceleration of 735m/s
2
, 11ms
duration for 6 cycles in the
direction of each of the 3 axes
Environmental characteristics
Humidity resistance No damage, cracks and looseness
of parts.
Insulation resistance:
100MΩ min. at high humidity
500MΩ min. when dry
Exposure to 40°C, humidity of
95% for a total of 96 hours
Temperature cycle No damage, cracks and looseness
of parts.
Contact resistance:
Center 25mΩ
Outside 15mΩ
Temperature: +40°C → 5 to 35°C
→ +90°C → 5 to 35°C
Time: 30min → within 5min →
30min within 5min
Salt spray test No excessive corrosion 48 hours continuous exposure to
5% salt water